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Protecting the Dignity of Unborn Children Act of 2017

Introduced: January 27, 2017 See on congress.gov
 Everywhere this bill has been 3 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Feb 14, 2017
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.
Jan 27, 2017
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Jan 27, 2017
Introduced in House
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Protecting the Dignity of Unborn Children Act of 2017

This bill amends the federal criminal code to make it a crime to recklessly dispose of or abandon fetal remains in a landfill or in any navigable waters of the United States.

The term "fetal remains" means any part (except a cremated part) of a deceased human fetus following an abortion.

A violator is subject to a fine, up to three years in prison, or both.

What's happening now February 14, 2017

Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.

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